Hosts welcome Dr. Pam Knox (Senior Public Service Associate, Director of the UGA Weather Network and Agricultural Climatologist) to discuss the severe drought Georgia has been in, and future weather predictions.

Hosts discuss vegetable gardens, variety selection, pest management, turfgrass, landscaping, and pollinators. Then they welcome Morgan Hinz, Laurens County 4-H agent, to discuss ways to get youth involved outside in our gardens and yards, while also making it educational.

Hosts welcome Amanda Smith, UGA Ag Economist, to discuss bridge payments, updates on the Farm Bill, and new information producers need to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and base acreage adjustments. *Disclaimer*The following episode is based on interpretation of OBBBA language and the Federal Register. The information may be subject to change following additional final rules and guidelines from the agencies under the leadership of the Secretary of Agriculture.

Hosts discuss a national award winner from Georgia and welcome Dr. Glen Harris to talk about what growers need to know going into the 2026 crop year.

Hosts welcome back Andrew Sawyer, Southeast Georgia Pecan Agent, to talk all things pecan pruning. Andrew walks us through considerations for trees of different ages.

Hosts welcome Water Agent, David Hall, to discuss winter maintenance on center pivots and irrigation systems. Then Blake Carter shares a special Night Before Christmas, a Tillin It Like It Is Christmas Story, before Savannah wraps up the final podcast of the year with upcoming events this January.

Rebekah Greene, 4-H Agent from Tattnall County, and Julie Bacon, 4-H Agent in Appling County, join the podcast for a look back at the roots of Georgia 4-H — where it started, how it grew, and why it remains a cornerstone for youth development today. They walk us through traditions, milestones, and memories that helped shape the Clover program we know today.

Then, we shift into the holiday season as Ashleigh Geurin, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent serving Evans and Candler Counties, shares practical ways to manage stress during Thanksgiving and beyond. From family gatherings to overloaded schedules, Ashleigh offers tips, tools, and real-life strategies to help us breathe, balance, and find joy in the season.

Winter’s here, but the grazing doesn’t stop! Join hosts Blake Carter and Savannah Tanner with guests Brenda Jackson and Hailey Partain as they share tips on winter grazing for cattle and equine — from pasture management to cold-weather nutrition and herd health.